HomeMy WebLinkAbout038-01 RESOLUTION NO. 38-2001
CONCERNING ENERGY REDUCTION EFFORTS
WHEREAS, on February 6, 2001, the Danville Town Council committed to reducing energy
consumption by 7% due to California's energy shortage; and
WHEREAS, the Town has successfully implemented measures to conserve energy as outlined
in Resolution No. 6-2001 adopted by the Town Council on February 6, 2001; and
WHEREAS, it is now necessary during warm spring and summer weather to augment those
measures; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Danville will implement the following measures to further conserve
energy during spring and summer months:
1o Setting thermostats at 75 degrees at Town offices and facilities;
2, Installing attic ventilation fans;
3, Exchanging air out at coolest time ofthe moming;
4. Implementing a business casual dress code for office personnel and summer
casual for field personnel;
5o Scheduling recreation classes earlier in the day to avoid afternoon heat;
6. Installing honeycomb single cell blinds with reflective interior shells in areas of
the Town Offices with the most severe sun exposure, These blinds are 70% more
heat reflective than normal mini blinds. If successful, the Town will consider
gradually installing these blinds on the east side of the building°
7. Replacing one of the large air conditioning units on the south side of Town
Offices with a more energy efficient AC unit with the Energy Star approval label.
RESOLVED, that the Town of Danville does take this action in suppotting energy conservation
during this energy crisis with the understanding that the State of California through the Legislature
and the Governor' s Office will find a long-term solution to the California electrical energy situation.
APPROVED by the Danville Town Council at a regular meeting on April 17, 2001, by the
following vote:
AYES: Doyle, Waldo,
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
Arnerich, Greenberg, Shimansky
MAyOJR
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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